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B741 TRV

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

40,201 mi
Last recorded40,201 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB741 TRV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 40,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 38,752 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 37,896 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,483 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,480 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,777 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 36,757 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,112 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 34,495 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,193 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,563 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,563 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,242 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,175 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,201 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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B741 TRV is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B741 TRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B741 TRV registered?

B741 TRV is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 8 August 1984.

Is B741 TRV safe to buy?

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